Is it possible to use Azure RDS with on premise session hosts via a VPN

Question

So looking for some help here. So as the questions says. Is it possible to use Azure RDS with on prem session hosts? - https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/rds.remote-desktop-services-basic-deployment?tab=overview  The reason I need on-prem is I have 2 applications that have to run onprem due to DB size/incoming signals/and legacy reasons. They also don't run well over VPNs as we've tried this before which is why the hosts must be on prem where the databases are. So far only option I can see is Azure Stack HCI which is a little extreme for what I need and not fully available as still in preview I was thinking you create the gateway/web/connection brokers in Azure and then create 4 session hosts on Prem which is connected to Azure via our Azure VPN, would need to install some sort of routing/DNS resolution with gateways or another bit of Azure technology I'm sure but I can't even find a link/document with an example implementation. We currently have Azure Arc setup on all onprem servers which we deployed when we pushed out Defender for Endpoint out so was hoping this might help? Anyone had the same idea or set something similar up? Any help would be really good lovely people :-)

Answer 1

Hi Daniel , Yes, you can achieve a hybrid setup using Azure RDS and on-prem session hosts. Create Azure-based connection brokers/gateways while hosting session hosts on-premises connected via Azure VPN. Ensure proper routing and DNS resolution. While Azure Stack HCI is an option, this approach offers flexibility. Leverage Azure Arc for management. Configure a robust VPN for secure connectivity. Although not a common scenario, careful planning and Azure networking expertise are crucial. Detailed implementation guides may be scarce, but combining Azure RDS, on-premises hosts, VPN, and Azure Arc can fulfill your requirements. Experiment in a controlled environment before production for optimal results.

Regards, Saravanan Ganesan.